500 Lire Summer Olympics 1988, Italy

500 Lire Summer Olympics 1988, Italy, 1988 obverse image500 Lire Summer Olympics 1988, Italy, 1988 reverse image
500 Lire Summer Olympics 1988 coin main info

Main information

  • Country:
    Italy flagItaly
  • Years of Minting:
    1988
  • Period:
    Republic (1946-date)
  • Coin Type:
    Non-circulating coin
  • Edge:
    Lettering in relief
  • Shape:
    Round
  • Technique:
    Milled
  • Mint:
    R Rome, Italy (476-date)
500 Lire Summer Olympics 1988 Reference Price

Reference Price

$0.99-$47.20

The actual value of the coin may differ depending on its condition, luster, rarity, and other factors. This is a rough estimation.

500 Lire Summer Olympics 1988 Coin Design

Coin Design

Reverse

Description:


Circular design composed of two female gymnasts, the five Olympic circles and two olive branches, with a Korean decoration in center. Date and mintmark are at sides, and the value at the bottom.

Engraver:


Maria Carmela Colaneri

Designer:


n/a

Obverse

Description:


The face of a woman with oriental features merges with the Olympic torch, whose flame has the shape of a dragon. Next to the torch, at right is the big Star of the Republic Star. Engraver's name below

Engraver:


n/a

Designer:


n/a

Edge

Description:


Lettering in relief

500 Lire Summer Olympics 1988 Lettering

Lettering

Obverse:


REPUBBLICA ITALIANA COLANERI

Reverse:


R 1988 L.500 * XXIV OLIMPIADE DI SEUL *

500 Lire Summer Olympics 1988 Physical Feature

Physical Feature

Composition

Silver (.835)

Size

500 Lire Summer Olympics 1988 sizes
  • Weight:11 g
  • Diameter:29.3 mm
  • Thickness:n/a
  • Edge:n/a
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